Andhra Pradesh Government Launches Broadband At Cheaper Cost

In a bid to provide statewide broadband connectivity at a cheap rate, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched the first phase of Fiber Grid project on Thursday.

An MoU was signed between Andhra Pradesh government and IT giant Cisco as part of the inauguration of AP FiberNet, which is India’s first statewide broadband project in Visakhapatnam.

This is a milestone project under which internet connections at cheap rate will be provided in the districts of Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam and Vizianagram by April. The rest of the state will be covered by the end of July this year. Broadband connections of 15Mbps will be provided to households at Rs 149 per month, whereas, offices will get 100Mbps connection at Rs 999 per month. These services will be provided by overhead fibre net cables running through electrical poles instead of underground cable.

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With the rise of smartphone market in India, the percentage of internet using population has increased to 33.22 in 2016, which was 15.1 in 2013. The Digital India campaign is making remarkable strides as the country have more number of internet users than the U.S. This initiative taken up by the Andhra Pradesh government is expected to further increase the number of internet users and enable statewide digital literacy.

The Logical Indian commends the Andhra Pradesh government for the initiative. Internet connectivity not only speedens up information dissemination but also is vital in connecting people, exploiting and creating opprtunities. We request other state governments to take steps to imporve access of internet to the people at cheaper rates so that the maximum people could avail the benefits of Internet

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There Is Nothing That Women Cannot Do, This Women’s Day Spread The Message Of Equality

Little did the thousands of women who stepped out on the streets of the then Russian Empire know, that their protest would become the theme for women’s rights across the world, for eternity.

It was March 8, 1917, when women textile workers in Petrograd (capital of the Russian Empire) marched for their right to vote. Since then, the day is commemorated to celebrate women worldwide.

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A century later, have we progressed?

Yes, we’ve come a long way since the first women’s rights movements, but a long road still lies ahead.

Even in 2018, women do not enjoy equal status to men in all spheres. We still hear phrases like ‘don’t run like a girl’, ‘don’t throw like a girl’ or ‘don’t dress like a girl’. The ones making the statements remain ignorant to the fact that running like a girl is the same as ‘running like a boy’ – with all your might; throwing like a girl is the same as ‘throwing like a boy’ – with all your power; and dressing like a girl is the same as ‘dressing like a boy’ – in whatever makes you comfortable.

Women have time and again proved that they can do ANYTHING, and this video by ParleG aims to showcase just this. It is time we realised that women are capable of achieving great heights because #ZiddiChhoriya never give up.

Despite the hushed talks, the demotivation and the doubts, women have worked hard to become athletes, scientists, singers, poets, writers, chefs, army persons, and what not. In fields where they were not recognised before, women are making strides. Their determination and will power are making those who questioned them, question themselves.

What is it that women cannot do? From trekking Mount Everest to making beautiful paintings? As the video correctly portrays, #ZiddiChhoriya are representing India at international stages, playing drums, leading teams, and motivating others to do the same.

It is because of these women who show immense perseverance that other women are inspired to chase their dreams.

This Women’s Day, let us salute the power of women. Let us spread awareness about equality, and lead by example.